Not everyone needs a financial advisor, but there are plenty of reasons why you'd want to hire one. Whatever your purpose for seeking help with your finances, this criteria can help you pick the best advisor for you.»3/11/15 11:34am 3/11/15 11:34am

Money advice is easy to find, but good money advice—advice you can use and take to heart—is trickier. Sure, budgeting and managing money seems easy, but if it were, everyone would have it down pat. This week, we're looking at some of the best personal finance books to help get your accounts in order, based on your… »2/01/15 8:00am 2/01/15 8:00am

Personal finance can be a pretty daunting topic. Saving, budgeting, investing—it seems easy, but if it were, everyone would do it and no one would struggle with finances. This week, we want to make it easier, with some good books to read on the topic. Which ones do you think are the best? »1/29/15 5:00am 1/29/15 5:00am

Although having a car can be convenient, its costs of ownership beyond the purchase price could make it pricier than you actually imagined. Car Cost Calculator makes it easy for you to examine these costs and compare it to other methods of transportation. »12/22/14 7:30am 12/22/14 7:30am

Automatic payments are convenient, but discovering that a company billed you for unexpected increases can be extremely frustrating. Manually checking your bills every couple of months ensures your automatic payments don't catch you off guard. »12/04/14 7:30am 12/04/14 7:30am

Whether you're saving for retirement or just managing your money wisely, an investment firm can be a huge benefit—the best ones offer online access to your money at any time, guidance that demystifies complex financial topics, and gives you the freedom to make your own decisions. This week, we're looking at five of… »8/31/14 8:00am 8/31/14 8:00am

Keeping track of your money and planning for retirement is no easy task. Whether you're just dumping money into your employer's 401(k) or you have your own IRAs or other investments, odds are you have experience with one (or several) firms that help manage that money. This week, we want to know which ones you like the… »8/28/14 5:00am 8/28/14 5:00am

You have a 401(k) from an old employer that you haven't looked at in weeks, a high-interest credit card you've been meaning to do something about for months, and cash sitting in your checking account that's doing nothing. You've been meaning to whip your finances into shape for a while now, but haven't had the… »8/15/14 5:00pm 8/15/14 5:00pm

Budgets may not be exciting, but done correctly they're extremely valuable. By working out a "needs only" budget you can see what money you need to survive, so you can prepare for an emergency or sudden lifestyle change.»7/24/14 7:30am 7/24/14 7:30am

Debt settlement is supposed to be a lifeline for people struggling with money. However, even legitimate programs with good intentions can leave consumers with more debt than they started with, according to a new report from the Center for Responsible Lending. Read carefully before handing over the reins to your debt. »7/23/14 6:30am 7/23/14 6:30am

Over at Get Rich Slowly, J.D. Roth shares a story of a reader who approached him asking what to do if you're broke, but couldn't suffer the idea of a side-job. The whole affair is a reminder that if you're looking to dig out of debt or save for the future, you have to make some sacrifices to get to those goals. »6/13/14 5:00am 6/13/14 5:00am

Managing your money and budgeting can be a daunting task, even if you're a spreadsheet ninja. Corralling accounts, watching your money move, and keeping track of everything can be tough, but there are personal finance tools that make the job much easier. Here are some of the best personal finance tools, perfect… »4/13/14 8:00am 4/13/14 8:00am

Credit cards and debit cards both have their advantages, but one must emerge victorious in an all-out battle of financial usefulness and security. Which will it be? Here are your best arguments. »1/07/14 5:00pm 1/07/14 5:00pm

Credit and debit cards both have advantages and financial experts often disagree about which is best. We're interested in hearing your opinion. And make it count, because we'll be posting a follow-up article next week with the best arguments on both sides. »1/02/14 2:30pm 1/02/14 2:30pm

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you have credit card debt or have had it in the past. Even if you think you’ve got it all under control, there are still some dangerous things about using credit cards that might be affecting you, so it’s important you know them and understand how to protect yourself. »10/08/13 6:00am 10/08/13 6:00am